SAVE THE DATE: Joint science4policy event

Brussels, Belgium

16 Oct 2026

Climate adaptation cannot succeed without science that is accessible, actionable, and embedded in policy. This joint event brings together insights from three EU-funded research projects – Impetus4Change (I4C), ASPECT, and ClimateEurope2 – all dedicated to advancing climate services and adaptation across Europe.

Each project approaches the challenge differently, from co-developing tools to onboarding climate services in cities, sectors, or new user groups. In the end, they share a common goal: ensuring that scientific knowledge translates into real impact for policymakers, practitioners, and citizens alike.

Mark your calendars

  • Date & time: 16 October 2026 (9:30-12:45 + networking lunch)
  • Location: Norway House, Brussels (Belgium)

The three projects will come together for a high-level, half-day discussion on combined insights and policy recommendations, distilled from years of collaborative research and stakeholder engagement.

The event will culminate in the presentation of a joint policy brief, offering concrete guidance on how to scale climate services for seamless, evidence-based adaptation across the EU.

Registration is open!

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the projects shaping the future of climate services in Europe, and to engage with the policy implications of their work.

Secure your spot now and fill in this form: Register

Note: This is an in-person event for policy professionals. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation, as no travel funding or reimbursement is available.

Preliminary agenda

TimeAgenda
09:00-09:30Registration, coffee, networking
Location: Norway House
09:30-09:45Official welcome 
Stefan Sobolowski, Project Lead, Impetus4Change (I4C)
09:45-10:00Keynote on adapting climate adaptation to policy needs
Philippe Tulkens, Head of Unit, Climate and planetary boundaries, DG Research and Innovation at  European Commission
10:00-10:45Project insights & outcomes 
Presentations (10-min each) from I4C, ASPECT, Climateurope2
10:45-11:00Introducing the joint policy brief 
11:00-11:15Coffee break
11:15-12:30Discussion roundtable on the policy brief
12:30-12h45Closing statements
Stefan Sobolowski, I4C
Marta Terrado, Co-lead of ASPECT / Project partner in Climateurope2
13:00Networking lunch